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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,860.52, 42,586.74 and 17,433.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,860.52, 42,586.74 and 17,433.18 is: 24,057.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,860.52 : 42,586.74 = 17,433.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,860.52/42,586.74 = 17,433.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,860.52x = 42,586.74 × 17,433.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,860.52x = 742,422,304.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,422,304.03/30,860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,057.35

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